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Brazil nut vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brazil nut and pilaf

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and zinc; however, pilaf is richer in folate and vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3427% more than pilaf.
  • Pilaf has 141 times less vitamin E than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 5.65mg of vitamin E, while pilaf has 0.04mg.
  • Pilaf contains less saturated fat.
  • Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of brazil nut is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1075%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +302%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5816.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.44mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Pilaf
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14025%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +863.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.603mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4797.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +550%
Contains more WaterWater +135.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6301.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6371.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pilaf
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98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +676.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +28392%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Pilaf
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Pilaf DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 32.4µg 3427%
Copper 1.743mg 0.166mg 175%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.377g 160%
Fats 67.1g 1.37g 101%
Magnesium 376mg 32mg 82%
Phosphorus 725mg 154mg 82%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.307g 72%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.373g 59%
Sodium 3mg 1303mg 57%
Folate 22µg 212µg 48%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.04mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 6.127mg 36%
Starch 0.25g 71.23g 29%
Zinc 4.06mg 1.01mg 28%
Fiber 7.5g 1.2g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.4mg 23%
Carbs 11.74g 76.31g 22%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.882mg 15%
Calories 659kcal 359kcal 15%
Potassium 659mg 188mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.715mg 11%
Protein 14.32g 10.42g 8%
Calcium 160mg 83mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.087mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 4.1mg 4%
Choline 28.8mg 17.5mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.603mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Iron 2.43mg 2.44mg 0%
Sugar 2.33g 1.53g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Pilaf
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Brazil nut
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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